Share the road

[prydey]

primarily, this is about cyclists. this isn't about who pays rego, or who has 'rights' etc.

there is a real push at the moment regarding passing distances and driving with care around other road users, specifically cyclists. one of the incidences that sparked it is this one in brisbane where a truck driver killed a cyclist, http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/q...-1226635894242

also recently in cairns, http://www.cairns.com.au/article/201...ocal-news.html

and i'm sure there are many others.

this is one campaign going currently and well worth the read and support
http://www.amygillett.org.au/a-metre-matters/


whatever your stance on the matter of cyclists on the road, have a little bit of consideration when around them, as i'm sure you wouldn't want to have an accident with one and worst case, cause a fatality, as that wouldn't be something anyone would want to live with.
many times it may mean driving at a much reduced speed until it is safe to pass, but are those few seconds really that important? surely 30seconds or so won't make a difference to your journey, and if so, then perhaps you need to plan your days better so you are not so rushed on the roads.
patience is the key, and being tolerant of all road users. whilst on a group ride yesterday there were a number of times where drivers crossed unbroken double white lines where visibility was very poor (winding roads in the hills) just to save a few seconds. on one occasion, none of us know how there wasn't a collision, either between the two cars heading toward one another on the same side of the road, or with one of the cyclists in our group as the car swerved back onto the right side of the road.

now i'm sure everyone has a story about inconsiderate cyclists etc, but please keep them to yourself. there are just as many stories about all road users and as always, its normally the minority that give the majority a bad name.

so, when you are out and about, please be considerate to all road users and allow plenty of room whenever possible.